Rain Garden Planting at 6th Presbyterian Church

Note: This event is weather dependent. If you are sick or exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19 (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, etc.), please do not come to the event and consider joining us another time.

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Meeting Location: 6th Presbyterian Church, 5413 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20002 (Map) 

• Street parking available
• Some parking lot availability nearby at Carter Barron fields (0.2 mile walk - about 5 min)
• 1.9 mile (44 min) walk from Columbia Heights Metro Station (green line)
• 1 min walk from 16th St NW & Morrow Dr NW Bus Stop (Lines D33 and S2)

Description: Volunteers will join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a rain garden planting at 6th Presbyterian Church! Main tasks will include planting native plants, mulching, and weeding. The rain garden at 6th Presbyterian Church will retain and filter stormwater runoff, reduce pollutants from entering the Anacostia River, and provide wildlife habitat. 

Physical Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate

• This event will involve digging, lifting, and bending. Participants will be expected to wear closed-toed shoes for the duration of the event. If you think any of the physical requirements will be problematic, please let us know.  

Registration is required. Please register to receive additional information about the event.

For more information, contact Emily Castelli at [email protected] or 301-699-6204 ext. 103.

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